President Mahama optimistic Ghana will elect first female president soon

President of Ghana, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, has expressed strong optimism that Ghana will soon elect its first female president, marking a transformative milestone in the country’s political history.

Speaking at the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women in Beijing, China, Mahama highlighted Ghana’s steady progress in promoting gender equality and empowering women in leadership.

He emphasised that the nation is ready to break the glass ceiling and embrace female leadership at the highest level.

Mahama pointed to several historic achievements as evidence of Ghana’s readiness, including the election of the country’s first female Vice President, Prof.

Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, in 2024. He also noted the increasing representation of women in key national institutions such as the judiciary, security services, and other government bodies.

These developments, he argued, are not merely symbolic but reflect a deliberate effort to mainstream gender across national development policies.

While acknowledging the global and national strides made toward gender equality, Mahama was candid about the persistent structural challenges that continue to hinder the full realisation of these goals.

He called for greater resolve and innovation to overcome these barriers, urging leaders to act decisively to ensure that women are not only included but are also leading in governance and policy-making.

His remarks resonated with the broader theme of the Beijing meeting, which commemorated 30 years since the landmark 1995 Beijing Declaration on gender equality.

Mahama’s confidence in Ghana’s future female leadership reflects a growing societal shift toward inclusivity and equal opportunity.

His advocacy as the African Union’s champion for gender and women’s empowerment underscores his commitment to creating a political environment where women can thrive.

As Ghana continues to build on its achievements, the possibility of a female president no longer seems distant but rather an imminent reality that could redefine the nation’s leadership landscape.